A Chinese gilt bronze circular box and cover

A Chinese gilt bronze circular box and cover, made for the Islamic market, the top with the Arabic inscription 'Alhamduli Allah' meaning 'Praise God', within a scrolling foliate border, 17th century, 10.5cm. (2) Provevance: By repute, the 1st Baron Amherst of Hackney, of Didlington Hall. Cf. Christie's South Kensington, 14th February 2002, lot 95 for a similar example.